With 2013's National Signing Day now in the rearview mirror, the countdown to Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 — next year's signing day — is already on. And Nelson — as his ever-growing list of offers indicates — will be one of the most heralded names in the area when that day rolls around.

But he won't be the only one. Below is a look at four other players that will join Nelson in the race to become the area's top recruit on signing day.

D'COTA DIXON

DB/RB, 5-11, 185

New Smyrna Beach

STATS — Rushed for 521 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Also had 45 tackles and three interceptions.

BUZZ — Dixon is a versatile player who will, likely, end up at defensive back in college. Already has offers from a handful of schools, including North Carolina, North Carolina State and Vanderbilt.

KAILIK WILLIAMS

DB, 5-11, 180

Atlantic

STATS — Had 117 tackles — 12.5 for loss — a sack and an interception last season with Seabreeze.

BUZZ — Is physical enough to play linebacker in high school, but projects as a defensive back in college. Has an offer from Boston College.

<p><b>DAYTONA BEACH — </b> Charles Nelson said most of the college recruiters he talks to all say they like one thing — speed. <ep></p><p>Which is why the recruiters are calling the 5-foot-9, 175-pound Seabreeze football star to begin with. <ep> </p><p>Nelson, a defensive back/running back, is not just fast, he is blazing fast. <ep></p><p>He said he clocked a 4.39 40-yard dash at a camp at Florida last year. And if you don't believe that, he welcomes you to Google up his film and take a look at him running by opponents. <ep></p><p>About the only thing Nelson — who had 659 yards and seven touchdowns on just 60 touches last season — seems to not be able to do with great speed is remember all of his verbal scholarship offers. <ep></p><p>“Let's see,” Nelson said, rolling his head back and taking a second to think Thursday evening. “Boston College … Duke, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech … Wake Forest, Michigan State, Temple … did I say Memphis?”<ep></p><p>With 2013's National Signing Day now in the rearview mirror, the countdown to Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 — next year's signing day — is already on. And Nelson — as his ever-growing list of offers indicates — will be one of the most heralded names in the area when that day rolls around. <ep> </p><p>But he won't be the only one. Below is a look at four other players that will join Nelson in the race to become the area's top recruit on signing day.<ep> </p><p><b>D'COTA DIXON</b></p><p>DB/RB, 5-11, 185</p><p>New Smyrna Beach </p><p><b>STATS — </b> Rushed for 521 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Also had 45 tackles and three interceptions. </p><p><b>BUZZ — </b> Dixon is a versatile player who will, likely, end up at defensive back in college. Already has offers from a handful of schools, including North Carolina, North Carolina State and Vanderbilt. <ep></p><p><b>KAILIK WILLIAMS</b> </p><p>DB, 5-11, 180</p><p>Atlantic </p><p><b>STATS — </b> Had 117 tackles — 12.5 for loss — a sack and an interception last season with Seabreeze. </p><p><b>BUZZ — </b> Is physical enough to play linebacker in high school, but projects as a defensive back in college. Has an offer from Boston College. <ep></p><p><b>TREVAUGHN RODRIGUEZ </b> </p><p>RB, 5-9, 175</p><p>Mainland</p><p><b>STATS — </b>Had 1,117 yards — 925 rushing, 192 receiving — and 10 touchdowns last season with Seabreeze. </p><p><b>BUZZ — </b> Rodriguez has good speed and elusiveness. Already has offers from Boston College, Memphis, Temple and Wake Forest. <ep></p><p><b>CHRIS JONES</b> </p><p>RB, 5-10, 180</p><p>Atlantic</p><p><b>STATS — </b> Rushed for 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. </p><p><b>BUZZ — </b> Jones has good speed and strength. He said he has a verbal offer from N.C. State and that Mississippi State told him it plans to attend his spring game. <ep></p>